markalkman's review against another edition
4.0
Actual rating: 4.5 stars
“We should all seek to surround ourselves with people whom we choose, who choose us back, and make us feel ten times taller than we actually are.”
Yes, this was exactly what I needed to read right now. Absolutely loved this, especially the chapters on self care, work, sadness and money. Some bits were so relatable that it felt like I was reading my own story. It's so good to know that the things I'm struggling with in my twenties are universal problems, shit that women all over the world deal with on a daily basis (and I'm sure men do to, but this book is written by a woman, for women). It's comforting to know that I'm not alone; gives me a sense of belonging and of being part of a sisterhood. Reading this book also made me realize that making mistakes, feeling horribly sad, wanting to eat an entire bar of chocolate or getting drunk once in a while are NOT defining who I am as a person, but they are part of me and that's okay.
Really enjoyed this (finished it in two days, so yeah). Highly recommend it!
“We can't future-proof love. When we're with someone, we're vulnerable. Love is dangerous, and there's no way of doing it safely. There is no condom for the heart. But we can protect ourselves with self love, and the knowledge that we don't need anyone to complete us. We can't be with anyone who makes us feel as though we're not enough on our own.”
“We should all seek to surround ourselves with people whom we choose, who choose us back, and make us feel ten times taller than we actually are.”
Yes, this was exactly what I needed to read right now. Absolutely loved this, especially the chapters on self care, work, sadness and money. Some bits were so relatable that it felt like I was reading my own story. It's so good to know that the things I'm struggling with in my twenties are universal problems, shit that women all over the world deal with on a daily basis (and I'm sure men do to, but this book is written by a woman, for women). It's comforting to know that I'm not alone; gives me a sense of belonging and of being part of a sisterhood. Reading this book also made me realize that making mistakes, feeling horribly sad, wanting to eat an entire bar of chocolate or getting drunk once in a while are NOT defining who I am as a person, but they are part of me and that's okay.
Really enjoyed this (finished it in two days, so yeah). Highly recommend it!
“We can't future-proof love. When we're with someone, we're vulnerable. Love is dangerous, and there's no way of doing it safely. There is no condom for the heart. But we can protect ourselves with self love, and the knowledge that we don't need anyone to complete us. We can't be with anyone who makes us feel as though we're not enough on our own.”
kirkw1972's review against another edition
3.0
I'm a little bit old for the intended demographics for this book but downloaded it as you're never too old to learn a few new tricks.
There's a lot of good advice in here and I really liked the ideas around building online friendships. There are topics for all types of readers from money and mental health to even masturbation. It's really quick and easy to read. I enjoyed it
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There's a lot of good advice in here and I really liked the ideas around building online friendships. There are topics for all types of readers from money and mental health to even masturbation. It's really quick and easy to read. I enjoyed it
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moadore's review against another edition
3.0
A bit of a mixed bag, and I've been staring at the review box for ages working out to exactly word this...
On one hand it was funny and honest, making it a refreshing change from the crowd of self-help / self-development gurus who reek of perfection and appear to (from the outside at least) to have unattainable and unrealistic amounts of joy in their life.
But on the other hand, I didn't find any of the advice ground-breaking and I had already figured out most of it on my own. Don't get me wrong, Daisy speaking about her mistakes and set-backs was a warm and fuzzy reminder that we all have them but when I read a self-development book aimed at "surviving your twenties" I don't expect to be spoon-fed life guidance that my 19-year-old self could have dished out.
As a note, I started consuming self-development books when I was a teenager so maybe that's why I got there a bit quicker? I dunno. As I said, mixed feelings but still a good read for girls in their early 20s - just don't expect any epiphanies.
On one hand it was funny and honest, making it a refreshing change from the crowd of self-help / self-development gurus who reek of perfection and appear to (from the outside at least) to have unattainable and unrealistic amounts of joy in their life.
But on the other hand, I didn't find any of the advice ground-breaking and I had already figured out most of it on my own. Don't get me wrong, Daisy speaking about her mistakes and set-backs was a warm and fuzzy reminder that we all have them but when I read a self-development book aimed at "surviving your twenties" I don't expect to be spoon-fed life guidance that my 19-year-old self could have dished out.
As a note, I started consuming self-development books when I was a teenager so maybe that's why I got there a bit quicker? I dunno. As I said, mixed feelings but still a good read for girls in their early 20s - just don't expect any epiphanies.
katieejayne's review against another edition
5.0
**I was sent a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review/ as a result of my job**
Everyone needs to read this book. It is quite simply fabulous. Daisy reminisces on her trials and tribulations from her early twenties and what she's now realised as she's entered her thirties. Now, though I'm twenty-one...nearly twenty-two, I still found myself nodding along to paragraphs in this. It got to a point regarding iPhones where I was howling with laughter, couldn't catch my breath and proceeded to send a photo of the phrase to everyone I know.
I also found it very reassuring to see that I wasn't the only person concerned that at twenty-one I hadn't got my life together. In the sense of that when I was fourteen I thought I'd have a stable relationship (well, I've made a start on this so...), have my own home and would have a degree and be a working woman. Now, I've sorta half done most of that. I've recently met a lovely guy. HE COOKS. I'm saved. For those unaware I am the person that put foil in the toaster and couldn't figure out why the oven wasn't warming up...I had turned on the wrong part of the oven. I had, what was meant to be a pizza in there for over twenty minutes... I still live at home but as we all know that in this day and age I'm doomed to never own my home due to my adoration of the avocado. 'Tis the disease of the millennials. It is in fact nothing to do with the rising house prices, difficulty finding a well payed and/or salaried job and the near Mensa level puzzle solving it takes to figure out the mythical being that is the mortgage. I am about to enter the second year of my degree after taking a few years out following a hellish college experience. I've been a bookseller for just under six years now... So, I have half done most. Which considering where I was two years ago I didn't think I'd be sat here looking at my University time table and thinking well when can I get the train down to see my lovely boyfriend. I like to think fourteen year old Katie would be okay with the current situation.
What I loved most about this book is how Daisy got her friends and family involved. In each section she had someone else share their experiences of dating, jobs, health everything. It felt like a wonderful support group with the overriding message of trust us, your doing fine. If you're getting a full eight hours, have food on the table and are looking after yourself you're winning at life. Which is something I think everyone needs to hear. Do I want to own my own home? Of course but I don't need to put a time limit on it. In the same breath just because you've labeled a job as your dream career doesn't mean that when you enter it you must stick to it. Health both physical and mental should be placed above all else. I can see this being a book that I go back to again and again.
I already intend to make everyone in my life read this.
www.a-novel-idea.co.uk
Everyone needs to read this book. It is quite simply fabulous. Daisy reminisces on her trials and tribulations from her early twenties and what she's now realised as she's entered her thirties. Now, though I'm twenty-one...nearly twenty-two, I still found myself nodding along to paragraphs in this. It got to a point regarding iPhones where I was howling with laughter, couldn't catch my breath and proceeded to send a photo of the phrase to everyone I know.
I also found it very reassuring to see that I wasn't the only person concerned that at twenty-one I hadn't got my life together. In the sense of that when I was fourteen I thought I'd have a stable relationship (well, I've made a start on this so...), have my own home and would have a degree and be a working woman. Now, I've sorta half done most of that. I've recently met a lovely guy. HE COOKS. I'm saved. For those unaware I am the person that put foil in the toaster and couldn't figure out why the oven wasn't warming up...I had turned on the wrong part of the oven. I had, what was meant to be a pizza in there for over twenty minutes... I still live at home but as we all know that in this day and age I'm doomed to never own my home due to my adoration of the avocado. 'Tis the disease of the millennials. It is in fact nothing to do with the rising house prices, difficulty finding a well payed and/or salaried job and the near Mensa level puzzle solving it takes to figure out the mythical being that is the mortgage. I am about to enter the second year of my degree after taking a few years out following a hellish college experience. I've been a bookseller for just under six years now... So, I have half done most. Which considering where I was two years ago I didn't think I'd be sat here looking at my University time table and thinking well when can I get the train down to see my lovely boyfriend. I like to think fourteen year old Katie would be okay with the current situation.
What I loved most about this book is how Daisy got her friends and family involved. In each section she had someone else share their experiences of dating, jobs, health everything. It felt like a wonderful support group with the overriding message of trust us, your doing fine. If you're getting a full eight hours, have food on the table and are looking after yourself you're winning at life. Which is something I think everyone needs to hear. Do I want to own my own home? Of course but I don't need to put a time limit on it. In the same breath just because you've labeled a job as your dream career doesn't mean that when you enter it you must stick to it. Health both physical and mental should be placed above all else. I can see this being a book that I go back to again and again.
I already intend to make everyone in my life read this.
www.a-novel-idea.co.uk
sophienocturne's review against another edition
4.0
A brutally honest, yet entertaining read covering a whole host of topics including friends, money, confidence etc. I found this book so incredibly relatable and it was the perfect read to help navigate the doubts that have been creeping in since I left university. I especially appreciated how frank and sex-positive Buchanan's writing was. It's a great life manual for twenty-somethings.